Gossip: Transfer and rumour - June 11,2014

The 2014 World Cup is made for Wayne Rooney,
according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who thinks England could win
the trophy if they survive a difficult group.
The Sun (subscription)

Wayne Rooney has scored one goal in eight World Cup appearances

England manager Roy Hodgson could deploy Liverpool's
Raheem Sterling in a number 10 role when his side face Italy in Manaus
in their World Cup Opener on Saturday.
Daily Mirror New Aston Villa and ex-England midfielder
Joe Cole says Wayne Rooney will deliver match winning performances for
the Three Lions at the World Cup.
Talksport
England would be wise to move for Liverpool boss
Brendan Rodgers or Everton's Roberto Martinez as successor to manager
Roy Hodgson, according to Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp.
Talksport

TRANSFER GOSSIP

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has identified Barcelona striker Alexis Sanchez as a £20m transfer target.
The Guardian
Inter Milan are ready to test Manchester City's resolve
to keep striker Stevan Jovetic, just a year after the Premier League
champions bought the 24-year-old from Fiorentina for £22m.
The Mirror Arsenal will welcome striker Carlos Vela
back to the Emirates next season as Real Sociedad's president confirmed
the Gunners have expressed their desire to take up a £3.2m buy-back
clause on the 25-year-old Mexican.
Daily Express

Micah Richards only made 10 appearances for Manchester City in 2013-14

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda, 29, could be set to
leave the Spanish capital after stating he has had offers to move to
England.
InsideFutbol West Ham are believed to be pursuing a move
for Micah Richards, with the 25-year-old defender poised to reject a
new contract at Manchester City.
Metro
Tottenham and Liverpool are tracking Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 23.
Daily Mail Liverpool's attempt to sign 21-year-old
left-back Alberto Moreno from Seville for £16.2m has reached a halt
because the La Liga side have reportedly demanded the bulk of the
transfer fee up front.
The Independent

OTHER GOSSIP

Southampton are closing in on appointing a
new manager following Mauricio Pochettino's exit to Tottenham, according
to the club's executive director Les Reed.
FourFourTwo
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is the Saints' number-one target to fill their vacant manager's role.
Daily Mirror

AND FINALLY

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie may
want to stay away from the beach after being hit by a stray kite surfer
while strolling on the Rio water front on Monday.
Metro